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Ten reasons to travel in April 2015

Amsterdam
- for King's Day King's Day celebrations (known as Queen's Day until the recent ascension of Willem-Alexander) make the end of April a fun and lively time to be in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. It's essentially one big street party, with most cafes and many restaurants moving tables and chairs on to the pavement outside their doors. People also empty their attics and set up stalls on the street, selling just about anything you can imagine. For advice on where to stay, see our expert guide to the best hotels in Amsterdam
. There's another good reason to be in Holland during April - spring season at Keukenhof, the world's second-largest flower garden
. -- Read more: Amsterdam in spring